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C HAPTER 2 A SSESSMENT

APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW

21. Explain how the movement of people from cities to suburbs and
from the Frost Belt to the Sun Belt has affected cities and businesses.
22. Describe the actions that the federal government has taken to protect
the environment.
23. Describe why the age and ethnic makeup of the U.S. population is
important to business.
24. List at least two examples of how values have changed in the United
States in the past 20 years. Explain how these changes have affected
businesses.
25. List at least two reasons why businesses should be socially
responsible.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

26. Research Use your school library or the Internet to identify the differ-
ences in values between baby boomers, the X Generation, and the
Net Generation. Relate these findings to changing business practices.
Use examples from your own life.
27. Math Use the data from the period 2000–2050 to answer each of
the following questions. (a) What is the percentage increase in pop-
ulation for the United States? (b) What is the percentage increase
for each ethnic category? (c) Determine the ratio of each ethnic
group to the total population in 2000. (d) Determine the ratio of
each ethnic group to the total population in 2050.
Population in Millions 2000 2050
TOTAL 282 420
Caucasian (non-Hispanic) 190 210
African-American 36 60
Asian 11 33
Other races 7 14
Hispanic (of any race) 36 103
28. Technology Use presentation software such as PowerPoint to show
how a variety of communication technology tools can be used to
support telecommuting. Use the Internet to find content on how
companies use these tools to support business operations.
29. Speaking Develop an argument for or against the concept of compara-
ble worth. Include measuring levels of training and responsibility, com-
paring job value, and how to analyze special skills, physical strength,
job dangers, responsibility, and education. Find someone in your class
with the opposite view. Debate that person based on your analysis.
30. Writing List the CERES Principles. Use your library or the Internet to
find articles that show how businesses are reacting to each of these
principles. Explain the reasons that businesses are reacting positively
or negatively to these principles.

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